No. 803 in Vietnamese
quê
"Hometown" or "countryside."
In a sentence
Tôi sinh ra ở quê của mình.
I was born in my hometown.
In this sentence, 'quê' refers to the speaker's birthplace or hometown, representing their personal connection to a specific rural area.
Mỗi lần có dịp, tôi đều về thăm quê.
Whenever I have a chance, I return to visit my hometown.
Here, 'quê' is used to denote the speaker's ancestral or familial place, often suggesting a nostalgic or emotional bond.
Ẩm thực quê luôn làm tôi nhớ nhà.
The hometown cuisine always makes me miss home.
In this context, 'quê' signifies the origin or culture associated with the speaker's regional roots, often invoking nostalgic memories.
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